Care Team Assistant - Intermediate Medical Care Unit

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Sydney is seeking a Care Team Assistant to provide direct, hands-on care to patients. The role includes supporting daily activities and reinforcing family teaching. Candidates must have completed the Continuing Care Assistant Program and hold relevant certifications. This permanent full-time position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Certification and registration with the CCA Registry required.
• Candidates eligible for CCA exam may also apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on care for patients.
• Support activities of daily living for patients.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching.

Skills

Effective listening skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Competencies in other languages

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 212083 | Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital | Department: OPEZ Intermediate Medical Care Unit | Type of Employment: Permanent Full-Time (100%); 1 position | Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position | Posting Closing Date: 13-Nov-25

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager and working under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals, the Care Team Assistant (CTA) provides direct, hands-on care based on the needs of the patient and program/unit. As a member of the collaborative care team, the CTA is responsible for supporting patients' activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The CTA also reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Continuing Care Assistant Program
• Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness
  • Candidates are required to submit their certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry. How-to-Sign-Up-for-the-CCA-Registry.pdf (nsccaprod.wpenginepowered.com)
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Demonstrates effective listening skills
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Where there are no applicants with provincial certification the employer may consider candidates who are eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within 1 year from their date of hire.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)

Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$24.91 - $27.68 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

After You Apply

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.